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21 yr male.i started using anti-acne cream;after a few hours my skin became flaky&red &rough.stopped after 5 uses(2xday)but no change after24hr.thanks?

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Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Soto answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Drying: Many of the anti-acne creams can be very drying to the skin. Most likely this will just take a few days to resolve. Use a good, non-comedogenic moisturizer until it improves. If it has helped the acne and you want to try it again, start with a smaller amount of cream.

Answered 7/12/2015

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